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Dual camera module, electronic apparatus including the same, and method of operating electronic apparatus

US11930128B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2020
Grant dateMar 12, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/52
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a dual camera apparatus, an electronic apparatus including the same, and a method of operating the same are disclosed. The dual camera apparatus includes a first camera that acquires an entire image of a subject; and a second camera different than the first camera. The second camera includes a first light source, an optical element concentrates light emitted from the first light source onto a portion of a region of the subject and an image sensor that records spectrum information with respect to the portion of the region of the subject.

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